Are You Thankful For Your Blogging Community?
Ya know, I pondered for days on the perfect title to this post, but I really don’t think there is one. In fact, a few of you may be thrown by this post; I am normally the straight shooting business blogger (with just the right amount of humor, sarcasm and inspiration thrown in) and not much for the “purely inspirational/emotional”.
I do have my moments though, and this is one.
Now, in my eyes there are two ways you could see things; For or To. Being thankful for the community as a whole or being thankful to your community directly (the readers/contributors of your blogs). Or perhaps even both, this is where I am and truly thankful indeed.
I brag a lot about our little community here on DSWM, because as you probably know, you are an awesome bunch! Never has it been so prevalent though, than in this past month.
If you’re brand new here, then you might not know of my recent hosting crisis, where I was sincerely scared of being shut down, if only for a short time. I’ve blogged about it as you can see, asking if there was anyone out there that could possibly help. I offered an incentive of course, but judging the responses, I don’t know if I even needed one.
THE VERY NEXT DAY, the crisis was over. The very next day. I swear if I wasn’t so darn manly, I may have cried.
There were several kind souls that jumped in that afternoon with offers of whatever they could do, and I will always be grateful for that.
Pete was the first to comment with a spectacular offer of his own to readers of mine that could possibly help. Simon offered what he could and was actually apologetic that it couldn’t be in full. Thank you my friends 
.
Not to make light of what was already done, it was the email I noticed later that could have knocked me right off my chair. It simply read something like…
We’d be happy to help, just send your paypal address and say the word. We bloggers need to stick together. Signed, Wanda & Paula from Affiliate Blog Online. That’s it and it was done. Unreal.
Besides the obvious there are two reasons why this was so spectacular…
1. (sorry ladies) My very first thought was, holy crap! who the hell are these woman! lol. I honestly could not place them and was grateful for their email signature…I clicked the link and was stunned all over again, I remembered being to their blog only once or twice before.
2. The email time-stamp was about 330am, FIVE HOURS BEFORE THE POST FEED HIT INBOXES. Were they just surfing the net and happened upon my post? WTH?
FATE if there ever is such a thing. Truly. It’s a day I’ll never forget, that’s for sure.
As I said at the end of that last post, there is a miraculous bond, no matter how unspoken, between bloggers whether they know each other or not. I have witnessed it’s power first hand, and I do believe.
Thank you ladies and gentleman, and thank you to all that make up our little community here. Without everyone, I would have no reason for being here.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
(Don’t forget to wear your stretchy pants to dinner!! 
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November 25th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Yes, I do feel thankful for my blogging community, they help me continue blogging
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:03 am
@Tinh,
Exactly right my friend, without it you’re just talking to yourself!
Tinh Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:40 am
@Dennis Edell, You are right
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 10:05 am
@Tinh,
You need to check on some things my friend, I’ve been fishing all your comments out of the spam filter.
Tinh Reply:
December 2nd, 2009 at 1:52 am
@Dennis Edell, What happened? Is my email blacklisted? I need to check this, thanks for reminder
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:54 pm
@Tinh, Dunno dude, you may wanna email Akismet…that’s what it sounds like anyway.
November 26th, 2009 at 10:24 am
I agree Dennis, the blogging community is an amazing thing! Happy Thanksgiving to you and I’m glad you’re back!
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:04 am
@JR @ Internet Marketing,
I hope you had an awesome holiday yourself! I’m not fully back, I need to get my move complete!
November 26th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Every time someone leaves a comment on my blog, I’m thankful for that. Every time someone responds to a comment I’ve left on their blog, I’m grateful for that. Every time I get to write a new post, I’m thankful for that. And every time I get to read new blog posts, I’m grateful for that as well.
I guess it is the community after all; nice one, Dennis.
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:05 am
@Mitch,
Thanks Mitch man, and you do have an awesome community building as well!
November 27th, 2009 at 5:09 am
That was a lovely post Dennis…and we really appreciate the acknowledgement. We are now doing quite well with our internet business but it was a hell of a struggle to begin with. So we are happy to give back to the blogging community in whatever way we can.
And you are right, I was just surfing the net when I found your blog. I can’t even remember how I got here but when I saw your post I just felt compelled to help. I immediately emailed Wanda and she said of course we should help. Actually I emailed you first before even waiting for Wanda’s response as I knew she would agree.
I guess it definitely was fate.
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:07 am
@Paula from Affiliate Blog Online,
Indeed it was and I am forever grateful
.
Be on the lookout for another email, I just had an awesome “series” idea which I would like you two to be a part of.
November 27th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Awww….That’s a good realization right there. I’m thinking of my For and To also. And there are a lot of things to be thankful for and to. Thank you so much for this very nice post.
November 27th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
I am also thankful to my blogging community.The continuous feedback the give me is really helpful for me.
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:13 am
@shuvo,
Welcome to the community! Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it and I hope to see you around more often. I’ll be visiting your site soon
.
November 29th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
Fate is a crazy thing..That was a great story and to answer the question you posed in your title…absolutely!
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:15 am
@Dan-Tycoon Blogger, Good to hear!
Check out how I changed your name field, please do something similar in the future.
November 30th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
I’m always thankful for the community I have on my site. It’s a great knowing that there are others who share the same passions who are willing to reciprocate a relationship!
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:17 am
@Gabe | freebloghelp.com,
It sure is my man. It still amazes me sometimes that so many are actually listening to me ramble! LOL
As I said above, if not for them, I’d just be rambling to myself.
November 30th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Absolutely true. This blogosphere has changed the entire concept of websites in internet. In fact this lead to web 2.0. Previously websites were like one way communication and now it is like two way or three way just because of this blogging community. With blogging community, any valid information can go viral, any news can be trashed from one end of the world to other. I am happy to be a part of this community. Admin, thanks for this intriguing post.
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:18 am
@david on mini laptop,
First, welcome to the community! Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it and I hope to see you around more often.
Great comment David and you’re welcome; thanks for joining us!
November 30th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Isn’t it great how bloggers pull together in an emergency? I know for sure that Wanda and Paula are women after my own heart and I’ll be heading right over to visit their blog just after I click Submit Comment.
We can all do so much more for each other if we just make it a high priority to do it. I’ll be writing more about that soon and hope you will all join in as I will lay out specifically what we can do that will assist each other and provide a way to track our activities too.
CommentLuv doesn’t love me here right now for some reason. I wish it would because I would also like you to know about my MEME: What are YOU Thankful For because this post is exactly what I had in mind.
I’ll be linking to it and am looking for other posts from bloggers that fit that MEME. Join in and I’ll write about you too.
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:22 am
@GrowMap @Internet Strategist,
Awesome feedback as usual Gail, thanks!
Sorry about CL, I’m hoping to be moved soon, at which time I can tinker with it until it works again.
My next post will be telling readers to feel free to leave a link at the end of their comment until it is fixed….neatly with HTML.
December 1st, 2009 at 5:57 am
Very good message you’re sending out there Dennis, nice article!
And thanks for the link as well; I’m glad you got it sorted out so quickly, and the offer I made was no problem at all!
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:25 am
@Simon | Teenius,
You’re welcome my friend and thanks again! If you wish a spot for the month of December, I’d be happy to take that $10 off your hands
. Hehe
(Once I’m moved and back in full swing, it ain’t gonna be 10 bucks
).
Simon | Teenius Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 4:25 pm
@Dennis Edell, I’d love to, but I’ve spent the money lol.
December 1st, 2009 at 6:43 am
I think a blogging community is important to a blog’s success in the long run. A blog master should focus on building it. And yes, I am thankful!
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:25 am
@Vivek,
Absolutely right, never stop building!
December 1st, 2009 at 8:38 am
I’m thankful when a blogger I don’t know picks up and blogs about our products, its a pleasant surprise and nice to get exposure in non-traditional media
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:27 am
@PowerPoint Templates,
First, welcome to the community! Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it and I hope to see you around more often.
Second, due to your keyworded name field, I had to fish your comment from the spam filter and de-link your URL. In the future please help yourself and I by ensuring proper linking of your name. Check the comment policy linked right above the comment box at the bottom and be sure to include a real name before your keywords. Thanks!
.
December 1st, 2009 at 9:12 am
I’m not the least bit surprised that you’ve managed to create such a wonderful community, Dennis. From the little I’ve seen so much, you’re a great guy and a “people’s people”.
Thanksgiving is over but I still want to thank you for your help with my recent blog delivery!
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 9:28 am
@Anne @ b6s.net,
Thanks so much for the kind words, they are indeed greatly appreciated. “people’s people” is just too cool
.
I hope you had a wonderful holiday as well!
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December 1st, 2009 at 4:52 pm
i gain nothing from my blog, i not make money, i not become famous with it.. but the fact people coming and leave their thought in my blog is the heart that pumping blood in my blog body.. blog community that keep my blog alive
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 1st, 2009 at 7:33 pm
@izzat aziz, You’re doing an awesome job so far.
December 1st, 2009 at 8:52 pm
I’m very thankful for my blogging community, and I’m even more grateful that you’re a part of it, Dennis. Community is what it’s all about, and it’s such a great thing when fellow bloggers (maybe even strangers) can help each other out in a time of need. That’s a very special thing.
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
@Alan Mater,
Thanks much for the kind words my friend, and yes, it’s what its all about!
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December 2nd, 2009 at 1:54 am
good article on blogging community.
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:57 pm
@Reva,
First, welcome to the community! I don’t recall seeing you around before (my apologies if I’m wrong). Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it and I hope to see you around more often. I’ll be visiting your site soon
.
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December 3rd, 2009 at 3:59 am
Considering how my blog community is my main source of news and entertainment (like I can be bothered reading through news sites myself :P) I am indeed very thankful for them.
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:59 pm
@Darren @ Call Center Services Outsourcing,
First, welcome to the community! I don’t recall seeing you around before (my apologies if I’m wrong). Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it and I hope to see you around more often. I’ll be visiting your site soon
LOL so true! I will most certainly read another blog before a stuffy news site. ;).
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December 6th, 2009 at 1:34 am
Yes
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 6th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
@Chethan,
LOL although I got a good chuckle, I think the others would also appreciate a little further explanation.
I admit though, I’ve wanted to answer other titles just like that.
Chethan Reply:
December 6th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
@Dennis Edell,
Hey, I am Poor at Giving Explanation… In fact, I just Read The Title of your Post… The Title Made me to Comment… I am really Thankful to My Blogging Community.. Whenever i push a New Post, They will take care of Commenting for it.. while i take care of commenting in their blog.. So i m very thankful to my blogging community.. Everything is so simple here “Give and Take” policy!!!
Sometimes, Sounds Very Artificial, when I am supposed to Comment for Some Bloggers who have commented more on my Blog….
If I don’t do, Their comment work on my post goes in vain! i appreciate their hardwork spending time in my blog atleast leaving a sweet dialogue “Thanks for The Share, Good Luck” .. Even though, 80% of My Comments to Blog will be Thank you messages, I don’t care… I am Happy, That they are giving me Positive energy, saying Thanks as if i have done some worthy thing in Blog!!!!
I thank my blogging community for not expressing spelling mistakes or grammatic mistakes in my blog… it is Good For Both…
1. For Me, I feel Happy Thinking…. “I think I am Good at English, So No Critics on Grammar by readers”.
2. For Them, “Oh Man, Whataaa Bad Spelling That’s fine .. Let Me Not Point it out as he may stop to comment(thank you) on my Blog”
So I appreciate my blogging Community for Mastering in Comment Skills!!!
At The Same Time, I still didn’t read your Blog post… i am giving explanation for the question why am i thankful to blogging community….
You Seeked Explanation for Why am i Giving only a word as explanation. “Yes”…
So I m Trying to Explain whatever I know, see and understand… I already said my way of explanation is too bad….
Anyways, My Essay completes here…
Apologies for spelling mistakes and for making you read a big comment!
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 9:52 am
@Chethan,
Now that’s a comment!
No apologies necessary my friend and I’m happy to have you as part of my community.
Gail @ Social Media Marketing Reply:
December 15th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
@Chethan,
Your comment made me smile because even those of us who were raised speaking English are sometimes accosted by the “grammar nazis”. Some just love to “one-up” others and some may sincerely hope to assist you at learning to write English better.
It really isn’t the easiest language with all the ridiculous exceptions and multiple words that sound the same and are spelled differently. I wish I knew where the video of the comic Gallagher and his spelling flipcharts could be found. Hilarious!
Here is the very best answer to those who criticize non-native English speakers on their English skills. Simply ask them how many other languages they have mastered.
I applaud all those who make the effort to communicate in multiple languages. As anyone who has learned another language can attest, even some understanding is not that easy. Fluency can take hundreds to thousands of hours.
Gail @ Social Media Marketing´s last blog ..MEME: Share What Makes You Feel Thankful
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 15th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
@Gail @ Social Media Marketing,
Although I agree with you 100%, I do think if they are going to put it all out there for the world to read, such as a website, some should at least invest in a proofreader.
Chethan Reply:
December 15th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
@Gail @ Social Media Marketing, Oh My God! This is a Very Huge Response I have Ever Got!
Gail, I appreciate You Very Much… You Made me comfortable by saying
“Here is the very best answer to those who criticize non-native English speakers on their English skills. Simply ask them how many other languages they have mastered.”
No Worries, One Day I will also Master the Language English and Comment in The Same Comment Section! @Dennis Edell Please Keep This Post and Related Comments Active, until i Master Engish
I am Very Happy, That I am also a Part of Your Blogging Community!
Thanks Once again to Gail
Chethan´s last blog ..Goo.gl ??? Google URL Shortener.
December 6th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
I just went 29 days without posting due to a couple family problems and I didn’t get a single complaint or negative comment. I am very thankful that my blogging friends weren’t too quick to write my off.
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 8th, 2009 at 9:49 am
@Brian D. Hawkins,
I never noticed, no offense. lol
I don’t blog hunt, I just subscribe to all and wait for the email…I subscribe to enough that I may not notice one missing until it comes in next time.
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December 17th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
I am extremely thankful for the little community I have so far. People are active commenters and they surely do give a lot of feedback.
By getting the feedback you can grow and make your blog better.
Bloggeri´s last blog ..The Silver Bullet for Blogging Success
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 17th, 2009 at 7:45 pm
@Bloggeri,
Welcome aboard my new friend! I just left a comment over at your place…two actually since the first one disappeared, as did the second lol.
December 23rd, 2009 at 12:24 am
I am really very thankful to the blogging community, it has given me recognition, friends and freedom !
Ruchi´s last blog ..How to use Digg Effectively to Promote Your Blog
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 23rd, 2009 at 6:00 pm
@Ruchi,
Thanks for the input my friend, I’m thankful to have you aboard our little community.
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:35 am
I am thankful to all my blogger friend like Peter Lee, Extreme John, Karen, Klaus within the blogger community. They are all that I share my thoughts and gain knowledge form their blog post.
chandan´s last blog ..Work at home | Freelancing PDF converting job
Dennis Edell Reply:
December 23rd, 2009 at 5:59 pm
@chandan,
Thanks for dropping in my friend, you mention some awesome bloggers there.
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